Dear families, We are heartened by the improved circumstances in our province and sincerely look forward to welcoming students back into our schools starting June 1. As we reopen, however, the organization of our schools will look different than it did before COVID-19. Our focus over the next few weeks will be on continuing to ensure that all appropriate health and safety … [Read more...] about May 26, 2020: Letter to families from the superintendent
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May 18th Update To Families
Dear Families, I hope this update finds everyone healthy and having had some fun in a “social distance” manner this weekend! I wanted to send a quick school update before this week to share our school’s next steps with the provincial governments Friday announcement that schools will be re-opening beginning June 1st. All the details around how this might look in Maple Ridge … [Read more...] about May 18th Update To Families
May 15, 2020: Letter to families from superintendent Sylvia Russell
Dear families, This morning, Minister of Education Rob Fleming announced that all schools in BC will be moving to Stage 3 of BC’s Restart Plan. As a result, effective June 1, 2020, families will have the choice of bringing their children back to class on a part-time basis. The goal is to return to full-time classes in September 2020, provided it is safe to do so. For your … [Read more...] about May 15, 2020: Letter to families from superintendent Sylvia Russell
May 4th Update to Families
Dear Families, I hope everyone is still managing okay during this crazy time. As a school, we have collectively been trying to navigate these new school, work, and home realities together for over a month. With this in mind, it seemed to be a good time to share a couple of thoughts and offer a little reassurance. Firstly, please remember that ALL of our worlds are very … [Read more...] about May 4th Update to Families
April 24th Update to Families
Dear Families, I hope this message finds everyone healthy and continuing to manage as well as possible. I just wanted to touch base with families before the weekend. Thank you for everyone’s ongoing flexibility and support as our staff collectively works to keep the kids connected with some learning opportunities. Although this is not an ideal way to learn, there are d … [Read more...] about April 24th Update to Families